Bach, Allard Depart Microsoft

Microsoft's Entertainment and Devices (E&D) Division seems to be in the midst of a massive shake-up, with the company announcing the departures of Robbie Bach, the unit's president, and J Allard, its senior vice president of Design and Development. Although rumors of Allard's leaving preceded the official announcement, the Bach departure - characterized by Microsoft as a retirement due to start this fall - came as a surprise to many.